Shoulders Exercise Guide
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Target Muscle
Shoulders
Equipment Needed
Dumbbells
Difficulty
Beginner
Step-by-Step Execution Instructions for Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
- 1. Stance & Rack Position: Set your posture upright for Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press, squeezing glutes and brace your abs.
- 2. Initial Movement Path: Press or raise the resistance smoothly to target the deltoid heads during Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press.
- 3. Peak Contraction: Pause briefly at the top of the movement to maximize shoulder muscle tension.
- 4. Controlled Eccentric Return: Lower the weight slowly to starting position without letting momentum take over.
For Muscle Mass (Hypertrophy)
Perform 3 to 4 sets of 8 to 12 reps with 90 seconds rest between sets.
For Maximum Strength
Perform 4 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps with 3 minutes rest between sets.
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